CarComplaints.com Notes: You don't want to get 2009 and 2010 Altima owners started about their cars. That is, unless, you know how to start their cars.
These vehicles can suddenly become impossible to start thanks to a faulty electronic steering column lock (ESCL). Nissan dealers will gladly replace it, but that will run you $1000.
More info & videos about the Nissan ESCL defect are available over at NissanProblems.com.
It's one of the many reasons this car was named CarTalk's Turd of the Week and given our Beware of this Clunker badge. Two dubious honors.
Haven't been able to use the cruise control since I had the transmission replaced. It is such a PITA. They say it's a different problem and not related to the transmission. Why did my cruise stop working immediately after the dealer replaced my transmission? Why does everything on this 2009 Altima breakdown? It's an absolutely horrible car... and I cannot believe how wrong Consumer Reports was back in the day when I bought it. There are sooo many things wrong this car.
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Haven't been able to use the cruise control since I had the transmission replaced. It is such a PITA. They say it's a different problem and not related to the transmission. Why did my cruise stop working immediately after the dealer replaced my transmission? Why does everything on this 2009 Altima breakdown? It's an absolutely horrible car... and I cannot believe how wrong Consumer Reports was back in the day when I bought it. There are sooo many things wrong this car.
- Mark T., Western Springs, IL, US